Law No. 15.167 creating the reforestation Programme for the Brazilian Pine Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) within the State of Santa Catarina. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Santa Catarina Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Protection forest Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 7 articles, creates the reforestation Programme for the Brazilian Pine Tree (Araucaria angustifolia) within the State of Santa Catarina. This Programme aims at guaranteeing the perpetuation of this tree species, promoting its conservation. Land owners of Araucaria angustifolia, located outside of the promoted Preservation Area APP, may promote tree exploitation through reforestation which must follow specific requirements. Full text Portuguese Website www.tj.sc.gov.br